title: [Hyperspectral imaging in head & neck oncology].
abstract: Hyperspectral Imaging has long been established in other scientific disciplines than medicine (e. g. earth science) as a means for objective classification of image data information. Some 10 years ago it was first introduced into medicine. Due to its immanent advantages - non-destructive specimen, compatibility with established optical tools (microscope, endoscope), objectivity, and user-independence - several attempts have been made in order to use its potential for the treatment of cancer patients. This publication reviews which methods have been developed for analogue issues in disciplines other than medicine, how these can be transferred into medicine, and what the perspectives are for the traditional innovative field of head-and-neck-oncology.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde/Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn. andreas.gerstner@ukb.uni-bonn.de
authors.forename: A O H
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Gerstner
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Westermann
authors.forename: A-K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Mahlein
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Schmidt
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Thies
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Laffers
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010039:Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013057:Spectrum Analysis / Q000379:methods*